Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Here's Why Vermont Has the Highest Rate of Illicit Drug Use in America
Vermont has the highest rate of illicit drug use in the country with 15% of people saying they've used within the past month (compared to 4.2% in Utah, where illicit drug use is the lowest), according toHere's Why Vermont Has the Highest Rate of Illicit Drug Use in AmericaHere's Why Vermont Has the Highest Rate of Illicit Drug Use in America2010-2011 surveys from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The Northeastern state ranked high for almost every type of drug, from marijuana to cocaine.
This trend is a consequence of factors including weather, politics, and proximity to big cities, according to Barbara Cimaglio, the Vermont Department of Health's deputy commissioner for alcohol and drug abuse programs.
"You have everything from the colder climate, which tends to be a reason some people give, to more liberal attitudes, to higher income levels, to people having more access, but I don't think anyone knows for sure," Barbara Cimaglio told Business Insider.
Cimaglio pointed out that marijuana accounts for a large portion of the state's drug use. Vermont ranked highest in the U.S. for marijuana use, with about 13% of people saying they've used it in the past month.
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Author: By Pamela Engel
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